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Según el Capitulo VII del Real Decreto 186/2023, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de Ordenación de la Navegación Marítima, cuando existan pruebas concluyentes de que un buque que navegue por el mar territorial español o por aguas situadas en la zona económica exclusiva española haya efectuado una descarga contaminante que suponga o pueda suponer un perjuicio considerable para los recursos naturales o bien para la costa o los bienes, la Administración marítima española:According to Chapter VII of Royal Decree 186/2023 approving the Maritime Navigation Management Regulation, when there is clear objective evidence that a ship navigating in the Spanish territorial sea or EEZ has committed a polluting discharge causing or threatening major damage to natural resources or the coastline, the Spanish Maritime Administration:
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Correct answer: c) Shall adopt the necessary policing measures.
Why it is correct
Under Chapter VII of Royal Decree 186/2023 (and UNCLOS Art. 220), when there is clear evidence of a polluting discharge in the territorial sea or EEZ causing or threatening major damage, the Spanish Maritime Administration shall adopt the necessary policing measures.
Why the others are not
- a) It does hold policing powers (inspection and detention) under UNCLOS and RD 186/2023.
- b) Administrative policing powers belong to the Maritime Administration and cannot be delegated to SASEMAR.
- d) It is obliged to act to protect the marine environment.
How to work it out in the exam
- Clear evidence of major polluting discharge in TS or EEZ (RD 186/2023) = Maritime Administration adopts the necessary policing measures.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PPER Sección Máquinas · question 16 Official paper · Official answer key
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